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Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

In News Recently, US Democratic Representative stated that the US government must not impose sanctions on India under the Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for its purchase of the S-400 missile weapons system from Russia. Key Points The Chinese aggression at Indian borders outline India’s need for import of S-400 from Russia. In […]

Gati Shakti scheme

In News Recently, at a meeting between the Prime Minister and state chief secretaries all state governments have agreed to support the Gati Shakti scheme. Major highlights of the meeting Participation: All key Central ministries were already part of it and now state governments have also given their consent to support it. Detailed project report […]

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World

In News Recently, the 2022 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) was released. The report is presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization. Key […]

Mission Vatsalya

In News Recently, the Women and Child Development Ministry released guidelines in order to access Central funds and benefits under Mission Vatsalya.  About Mission Vatsalya  It is an umbrella scheme for child protection services in the country. The objective of Mission Vatsalya is to secure a healthy and happy childhood for each and every child […]

Sustainable Development Goals Report

In News Recently “Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2022” was released. The report provides a global overview of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Key Findings Meeting the deadline: The report states that urgent action is needed to achieve the 2030 deadline of  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global issues affecting SGDs: […]

Nomination to Rajya Sabha

In News Recently, the government nominated 4 members in Rajya Sabha. Soon, the Assemblies of 4 states will also elect 16 MPs to Rajya Sabha.  More about the news Nominated members: The four new nominated entrants in Rajya Sabha are: Musician Ilaiyaraaja,  Track-and-field icon PT Usha,  Telugu screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, and  Philanthropist and spiritual […]

India-EU: global dynamics

In  News  India and the European Union concluded the first round of talks for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) and the next round of talks is scheduled at Brussels in September. About India and the EU  India-EU bilateral relations date back to the early 1960s with India being amongst the first countries to establish […]

Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant

In News Recently, the Finance ministry released the fourth instalment of revenue deficit grant of Rs 7,183 crore to 14 states for the current fiscal. Key points Total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant: The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 86,201 crore to 14 States for the […]

Sub-categorisation of OBCs

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet gave the 13th extension to the Justice Rohini Commission, giving it time until January 31, 2023, to submit its report. About Justice Rohini Commission: The commission was set up on October 2, 2017, under Article 340 of the Constitution.  It was tasked with sub-categorisation of the Other Backward Classes […]

Parliamentary Committees

In News Recently, a series of recommendations were given by the Ramacharyulu committee that studied the working of the Rajya Sabha secretariat and other procedural issues.  This is the first-ever comprehensive study of the Rajya Sabha secretariat.  Key recommendations Parliamentary Standing Committees: A dedicated hour in Rajya Sabha: The panel suggested that there should be […]